BARCA & ATLETICO CHASE RACING HOTSHOT MARTINEZ

The 19-year-old forward made a blistering impact for club and country in the first half of 2017, top scoring in the South American Under-20 Championship and helping Racing to a Copa Libertadores berth.

His agent was in Spain this week and held informal talks with Atletico, while Barca have also registered interest.

Racing, however, hope to tie the hotshot down to a new deal that would increase his release clause to around €20 million, keeping him in Argentina for at least another year.

BARCA TOLD TO PAY £135M FOR DEMBELE

Barcelona have been told to pay £135 million for Ousmane Dembele by Borussia Dortmund, who wish to keep their prized asset, according to the Guardian .

Barca have identified Dembele as a potential replacement for Neymar, who moved to PSG for a world record fee of £198m earlier this summer.

Dortmund, however, are desperate to retain the winger, who has accepted that he may have to remain in Germany for another season before eventually departing.

BARCELONA AGREE COUTINHO DEAL

Barcelona have reached an agreement with Liverpool to sign Philippe Coutinho, according to ESPN Deportes.

The report claims Coutinho is set to join the Catalan club for an initial fee of €90m (£81.6m) after the midfielder put pressure on Liverpool to let him leave.

Barcelona are looking for a new star after losing Neymar to Paris Saint-Germain in a world-record deal.

BARCELONA IN DORTMUND TO TRIGGER DEMBELE DEAL

Barcelona have sent an entourage to Dortmund to try and agree a deal to sign Ousmane Dembele, according to Sport Bild.

The Blaugrana are reportedly hoping to reach an agreement with BVB to land France international Dembele as Neymar's replacement at Camp Nou.

BARCA TO HOLD COUTINHO TALKS

Barcelona representatives have travelled to Liverpool to hold talks over a deal to sign Philippe Coutinho as a replacement for Neymar, according to Sport .

Following Neymar’s move to Paris Saint-Germain, fellow Brazilian attacker Coutinho has been lined up to fill the void and Barca are ready to make a final offer of €90 million, plus future incentives.

Ernesto Valverde is determined to add Coutinho to his squad for the coming season and Barca are optimistic of being able to conclude a deal this week.

CITY ASK ABOUT BUSQUETS

Manchester City have enquired as to the possible availability of Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets, according to Onda Cero.

The World Cup winner has spent his entire career to date at Camp Nou, with the most productive spell of a lengthy stay enjoyed under current City boss Pep Guardiola.

MAN UTD IN SERGI ROBERTO BID

Manchester United have made a €40 million offer for versatile Barcelona star Sergi Roberto, according to Mundo Deportivo .

The Spaniard, who is also on Chelsea's wanted list, is seen as an ideal signing by Jose Mourinho but Barcelona have told the Red Devils he is strictly not for sale.

BARCA PREPARE £120M COUTINHO BID

Barcelona are ready to re-invest their record transfer income from Neymar with a £120 million bid for Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho, reports the Daily Star.

The Catalans need a big name this summer after seeing Paris Saint-Germain swoop for their forward.

UTD & CHELSEA EYE ROBERTO

Manchester United and Chelsea are both interested in Barcelona's Sergi Roberto, according to Don Balon.

The Premier League giants could face competition from Monaco, with the Camp Nou outfit demanding €40 million for the player.

EVERTON EYE VERMAELEN

Everton are eyeing a move for Barcelona defender Thomas Vermaelen, according to The Sun.

Ronald Koeman is keen to bolster his defensive rankings ahead of the new season and sees Belgium international Vermaelen as a relatively cheap option.

BARCA TO BID FOR ALLI

Barcelona will use some of the funds generated from the sale of Neymar to Paris Saint-Germain to table a bid for Tottenham forward Dele Alli, claims The Express.

The La Liga giants are considering several options to replace their departed Brazilian, with the England international among them.

FOUR-WAY BATTLE FOR LEMAR

Arsenal have been joined in the hunt for Monaco winger Thomas Lemar by Liverpool, Manchester City and Barcelona, reports the Mirror.

The Gunners have seen three bids knocked back already, with the France international valued at £50 million.

BARCA'S DYBALA PACKAGE

Barcelona are ready to offer Andre Gomes and Rafinha as part of a deal for Juventus playmaker Paulo Dybala, reports Gazzetta dello Sport .

The Catalan giants are in the market to replace Neymar and consider the Argentine, who is said to be valued at €120 million by Juve, as an ideal candidate for the role.

BARCA COULD TURN TO OZIL

Barcelona could turn their attention to signing Arsenal's Mesut Ozil if they are unable to sign Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool, Don Balon claims.

With Neymar having moved to Paris Saint-Germain, the Catalan side are looking at alternatives to the former Brazil captain.

Coutinho is said to be atop their wishlist, but Barca believe they could prise Ozil away from the Emirates for a fee of around €60 million and have a dig at Real Madrid – the German's former club – in the process.

WEST BROM WANT BARCA DEFENDER

Barcelona defender Thomas Vermaelen is wanted back in the Premier League by West Bromwich Albion, reports Sky Sports .

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Vermaelen spent last season on loan at Roma, and the former Arsenal centre-half still has two years left on his Barcelona contract, but could be allowed to leave again this summer.